bash-scripting

name	bash-scripting
description	Bash scripting workflow for creating production-ready shell scripts with defensive patterns, error handling, and testing.
type	skill
created	2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
domain	software-development
category	devtools
risk	safe
source	personal
tags	["skill","software-development","devtools","bash","scripting"]

Bash Scripting Workflow

Overview

Specialized workflow for creating robust, production-ready bash scripts with defensive programming patterns, comprehensive error handling, and automated testing.

When to Use This Workflow

Use this workflow when:

• Creating automation scripts
• Writing system administration tools
• Building deployment scripts
• Developing backup solutions
• Creating CI/CD scripts

Workflow Phases

Phase 1: Script Design

Skills to Invoke

• bash-pro - Professional scripting
• bash-defensive-patterns - Defensive patterns

Actions

1. Define script purpose
2. Identify inputs/outputs
3. Plan error handling
4. Design logging strategy
5. Document requirements

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @bash-pro to design production-ready bash script

Phase 2: Script Structure

Skills to Invoke

• bash-pro - Script structure
• bash-defensive-patterns - Safety patterns

Actions

1. Add shebang and strict mode
2. Create usage function
3. Implement argument parsing
4. Set up logging
5. Add cleanup handlers

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @bash-defensive-patterns to implement strict mode and error handling

Phase 3: Core Implementation

Skills to Invoke

• bash-linux - Linux commands
• linux-shell-scripting - Shell scripting

Actions

1. Implement main functions
2. Add input validation
3. Create helper functions
4. Handle edge cases
5. Add progress indicators

Copy-Paste Prompts

Use @bash-linux to implement system commands

Phase 4: Error Handling

Skills to Invoke

• bash-defensive-patterns - Error handling
• error-handling-patterns - Error patterns

Actions

1. Add trap handlers
2. Implement retry logic